Past Global Health Events
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Breast Cancer Survival in Sub-Saharan Africa
Epidemiologists Valerie McCormack, Ph.D. and Steady Chasimpha, MSc presented their research focused mostly on cancer epidemiology in sub-Saharan Africa, including on cancers contributing to excessive premature mortality in the region. This work included contextual studies of the reasons for low breast cancer survival as well as etiological research on esophageal cancer.
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Funding Opportunity Webinar: Strengthening Institutional Capacity to Conduct Global Cancer Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (D43 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
CGH hosted the Strengthening Institutional Capacity to Conduct Global Cancer Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries D43 (RFA-CA-20-031) informational webinar. The session highlighted the scope and focus of the program, provided information on funding opportunities, and answered questions from interested potential applicants.
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Ireland-Northern Ireland-US National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium MoU Signing
The National Cancer Institute joined the governments of Ireland and Northern Ireland to strengthen cancer research, control, and training collaborations through the re-signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Ireland-Northern Ireland-NCI Cancer Consortium. In addition to the signing of the MOU, the virtual event included discussion from cancer patients and experts on cancer care in Ireland.
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Funding Opportunity Webinar: Cancer Prevention, Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment Technologies for Global Health (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
This informational webinar on the Cancer Prevention, Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment Technologies for Global Health Funding Opportunity discussed the scope and focus of the program. This funding opportunity (RFA-CA-21-030) is part of a broader NCI-sponsored Affordable Cancer Technologies (ACTs) Program.
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The 9th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research
GCH convened the 9th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research as a virtual meeting alongside the Consortium of Universities for Global Health Annual Conference, March 10-11, 2021. The highly interactive two-day program explored the science and complex considerations around resilience and equity in global cancer research and control.
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The 2nd IBCQ International Biobanking Conference 2021: Adapting to New Avenues of Sustainability Speakers Session
Biobanking has been recognized as an integral part of the global research infrastructure and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Biobanks have had to adapt to a new reality and streamline workflows and develop new collaborations and networking opportunities. Marianne Henderson, Senior Advisor on Biobanking for CGH co-presented a session at the 2nd IBCQ International Biobanking Conference titled "Coronavirus and Biobanking: The Collective Global Experiences of the First Wave and Bracing for the Second."
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CUGH Satellite Session: Strategies to Address Global Health Inequities
NIH, in partnership with the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), hosted a satellite session for the 12th Annual CUGH Virtual Conference. Center for Global Health's Dr. Vidya Vedham co-moderated the Q&A session titled Strategies to Address Global Health Inequities.
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CUGH Satellite Session: Advancing Global Health through Cross-Cutting Approaches in Stigma Reduction Research
NIH in partnership with the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) hosted a satellite session for the 12th Annual CUGH Virtual Conference. View the session, Advancing Global Health through Cross-Cutting Approaches in Stigma Reduction, with opening and closing remarks from NCI Center for Global Health's Dr. Vidya Vedham.
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International Collaboration to Advance Global Cancer Research: The US National Cancer Institute Perspective
As part of London Global Cancer Week 2020, this webinar showcased examples of global cancer research partnerships and collaborations from the US National Cancer Institute perspective.
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The Evolving Global Tobacco Epidemic
While tobacco use is declining in most high-income countries, the burden is shifting to low- and middle-income countries where over 80% of tobacco users now reside. Watch the November 16, 2020 recorded webinar, "The Evolving Tobacco Epidemic," featuring CGH Branch Chief Dr. Mark Parascandola.